If you are planning a trip to Disneyland Paris, it is very likely that the first question that comes to mind is: where is the best place to stay? There are many accommodation options that vary in price, comfort, and proximity to the parks. In this post, I will tell you about each of the options to help you decide where to stay at Disneyland Paris.
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Where to stay in Disneyland Paris:
Although Disneyland Paris is located just 30 km from the city of Paris and it is entirely possible to visit the parks for a day and return to sleep in Paris, it is highly recommended that you experience the full Disney magic by staying inside the park.
Especially if you are traveling with children or as a family, it is a great benefit to stay in the park area to get a good rest and visit one park per day.
After having made several trips to Disneyland Paris, trying various accommodations and experiences, I am going to tell you about the different accommodation options, including recommended hotels for each one.
1. Accommodation inside Disneyland Paris park
Disneyland Paris has 7 hotels within the same park complex. Staying in Disneyland hotels is the most expensive option but also the one that allows you to have a completely immersive experience. All Disney hotels have a theme, which makes them special, especially if you are traveling with children. It is also very convenient as they are a short distance from the park entrances, and there is a free shuttle bus service from the hotels to the parks.
Hotels inside Disneyland Paris:
One of the most affordable hotels within Disneyland Paris is themed around the movie Cars and Route 66. I stayed at this hotel and honestly recommend it; I would definitely stay there again. The food at the restaurant is Mexican-style and very tasty. See prices for Disney’s Hotel Santa Fe on booking
- Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne:A mid-range hotel themed with Toy Story characters and the Wild West.
- Disney’s Sequoia Lodge: A hotel within Disneyland surrounded by nature, designed to make you feel like you’re in a cabin in the middle of the forest.
- Disney Newport Bay Club: A high-end hotel with a nautical theme, located on the shores of a lake.
- Disney Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel: The newest hotel in Disneyland Paris, themed around New York and Marvel.
- Disneyland Hotel: The most luxurious hotel in Disneyland Paris, recently renovated. The decoration is inspired by each of Disney’s princess movies.
- Disney Davy Crockett Ranch: se tratan de cabañas ubicadas a 15 minutos en coche de los parques, rodeadas de naturaleza con servicios como piscina y jacuzzi.
Benefits of staying inside Disneyland:
✓ Free transportation to the Disney parks. All hotels offer a free shuttle bus service to the park entrances.
✓ Extra Magic Hours. All guests of Disneyland hotels have the opportunity to access the parks before they open to the general public.
✓Accommodation + tickets package. When booking a hotel in Disneyland, you have the option to do so as a package along with park tickets, which often ends up being more economical.
✓ Option to purchase a meal plan. If you stay within Disneyland, you can opt for a half-board or full-board meal package along with your accommodation.
Disadvantages of staying inside Disneyland Paris:
✘ The price. The hotels located inside the park are the most expensive.
2. Disneyland Paris partner hotels
Disney has partnerships with several hotels located outside the Disneyland complex. The great advantage of these hotels is that they are cheaper than those within Disneyland but retain the benefits of staying on-site, such as free shuttle bus service to the parks and the option to purchase the accommodation + park tickets package.
- Adagio Marne La Vallée: Very comfortable apartments located 3 km from the parks. An economical option that allows you to continue enjoying some of the benefits of Disneyland Paris hotels.
- Radisson Blu Hotel Paris: A classic Radisson hotel with all the amenities, located 4 km from the parks.
- L’Elysée Val d’Europe: A modern hotel located near the Val D’Europe shopping center and about 2 km from the parks.
Benefits of staying in partner hotels in Disneyland Paris:
✓ Free transportation to the Disneyland parks. All hotels offer a free shuttle bus service to the park entrances.
✓Accommodation + tickets package. When booking a Disneyland partner hotel, you have the option to do so as a package along with park tickets, which often ends up being more economical.
Disadvantages of staying in Disneyland Paris partner hotels:
✘ They lack the “Disney magic” These hotels have regular decor and do not have Disney themes.
3. Hoteles near Disneyland Paris
The most economical option for lodging is to stay outside the complex, in independent hotels or apartments. Keep in mind that choosing this option will incur transportation costs from the hotel to the parks, so it is the best option if you have a car.
It is also a good option to look for accommodation that is close to a station on the RER A train line, which takes you to Disneyland.
These are some of the recommended hotels near Disneyland:
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Ibis budget Marne la Vallée Val d’Europe: Budget hotel located 650 m from the Val d’Europe station, which is the one before Disneyland. In a few minutes you will be at the access to the parks.
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Moxy Paris Val d’Europe: a modern hotel with a fun atmosphere located steps from the Val d’Europe station. The hotel has a restaurant, common areas and gym.
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Relais Spa Chessy Val d’Europe: an apart-hotel with fully equipped rooms and spa. This hotel is a great option because they have their own free shuttle service to the parks.
Benefits of staying in hotels near Disneyland:
✓ Economical price. You will get accommodation for a lower price and you will be close to the parks.
Disadvantages of staying in hotels near Disneyland:
✘ They don’t have free bus service to the Disneyland parks
✘ They don’t have the magic of Disney. They are hotels with a normal atmosphere, they do not have a Disney theme.
✘ You do not have the option of booking a package with a meal plan or entrance
4. Staying in Paris for visiting Disneyland
If you are going to the Disneyland parks just to spend the day, then it is a good option to stay in Paris. Disneyland is very well connected to the city by public transportation. To get there you will have to take line A (red) of the RER (Paris regional trains). The Disneyland station is “Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy” and it is right where the access to the parks is.
The ticket for the trip can be purchased both at the machines available at the Disneyland station and in Paris and costs around €10, depending on the Paris station from which you start the tour. To give you an idea, the trip to Disneyland from the Arc de Triomphe takes about 50 minutes.
Paris is a very large city with thousands of accommodation options. These are some of the hotels that I recommend:
For a more depth guide read: Where to stay in Paris: best areas and hotels
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